What You'll Learn
- The technical keys to executing a fluid rond de jambe with proper hip alignment.
- How to hinge correctly during a penché to maintain balance and avoid pushing the weight back.
- Coordination strategies for timing extensions and arm movements with the music.
- Proper execution of foundational barre steps like plié, tendu, and relevé to build strength.
About This Video
Refine your technique with this comprehensive 50-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help novice dancers build a strong foundation, with a specific emphasis on the mechanics of a smooth rond de jambe. Throughout the class, we move beyond just the steps, diving into the "why" and "how" of classical movement to ensure you are training safely and effectively from home.
The lesson begins with traditional barre work, including plié, tendu, and relevé. These foundational exercises are the building blocks of all ballet movements, and here we focus on the fine details of footwork and alignment. As we progress into more complex movements like the rond de jambe, the instructor provides specific cues on maintaining hip control and ensuring the leg moves fluidly through the circular path without disturbing the stillness of the pelvis.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to adagio work. You will practice combinations involving passé, extensions, and penché. These exercises are vital for developing the strength and balance required for center work.
We specifically address the penché, teaching you how to hinge forward over a standing leg without pushing the weight back, a common challenge for many beginners. By focusing on keeping your body close to the barre while allowing the torso and arms to find their full expression, you will develop the "quiet" upper body that characterizes professional-level dancing. Timing and coordination are also key themes.
You will learn how to count into movements—utilizing the "six, seven, and eight" preparation—to ensure your dancing remains musical and synchronized. Whether you are working on your turnout or trying to find your center during a balance, this class provides the technical corrections necessary to elevate your practice. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your technique one plié at a time.
